Officials with the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources announced today that the commercial fishing season for Red Drum (Sciaenops ocellatus) will close in Mississippi territorial waters on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. local time.
Harrison County crews responded to a camper fire on Cronier Avenue in Long Beach around 4 this afternoon. When crews arrived, there were actually two camper trailers that were on fire. Both were destroyed. The fire is currently under investigation. …
The good times were rolling once again in Ocean Springs on Saturday with two parades known for being local traditions. Coast residents lined the downtown area of the city from the beach to Government Street to enjoy the Elks Mardi…
A Coast author is out with a new book for young girls aimed at celebrating the power of being unique. Moss Point native Lane Bird celebrated the release of her book ‘Unique’ with a book signing at Barnes and Noble…
A local resident is raising public awareness for his plan to combat storm surge along the Mississippi Coast. Diamondhead resident Lee Taylor knows firsthand the damage storm surge can do to coastal areas. He moved to the area a few…
Biloxi police responded to a report of suspicious activity Saturday night on Beach Boulevard. Jon Perry Oler of Mobile, Alabama was found by officers attempting to enter multiple vehicles. Police say Oler allegedly got into a vehicle and stole items.…
Biloxi police arrested a man late Sunday night, charging him with felon in possession of a weapon. Biloxi police encountered Roberto Cruz near the 7200 block of Woolmarket Road while investigating a possible DUI incident. During the incident, Cruz was…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Naval Construction Battalion Center (NCBC) Gulfport is moving on to the "Solid Curtain" portion of the annual Navy-wide force protection exercise. Last week the "Citadel Shield" portion of the exercise took place, which involved a field…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) – A demolition ceremony to mark the start of major renovations to Augusta House is scheduled for Wednesday. The Augusta House is a residence for persons affected by HIV/AIDS and home to the South Mississippi AIDS Task…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — The director of the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center says their building has been thoroughly cleaned and disinfected following reports of illnesses among groups that had events there. Dozens of people who attended a Mardi…